TikTok Eyes Direct Message Payments to Challenge Venmo Dominance

By Aisha Malik · TechCrunch · 2026-08-18

TechCrunch reports that TikTok is building a peer-to-peer payment system within its messaging interface, potentially expanding its financial footprint beyond Southeast Asia. Hidden code discovered in the platform’s iOS application suggests a Venmo-style experience where users can

TechCrunch reports that TikTok is building a peer-to-peer payment system within its messaging interface, potentially expanding its financial footprint beyond Southeast Asia. Hidden code discovered in the platform’s iOS application suggests a Venmo-style experience where users can